The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast

Khalil Diab
  • 5.0 (14)
  • Medicine
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Given the current events in Lebanon, Lebanese physicians working there have been in the news extensively lately. Some have chosen to leave in search of a more stable life; some have chosen to stay, and some have chosen not to move back to Lebanon in the first place. We will interview Lebanese physicians working in Lebanon and beyond to get their opinions about the events taking place in Lebanon, the future of medicine in Lebanon, and the role Lebanese physicians play worldwide in their respective fields, and their connections to their home county. We will highlight success stories, stories that were not so successful, and everything in between. Medical students, physicians-in-training, and attending physicians at different points in their careers will be interviewed. We hope you will find this podcast beneficial and exciting!

  1. 5h ago

    The Revenue You’re Missing: What Physicians Need to Know About Billing & Practice Profitability

    Physicians spend years learning how to diagnose and treat patients but very little time learning how to run a financially healthy medical practice. In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Heather Signorelli, a board-certified pathologist, CEO of NetRevMD, and author of Thrive: Top 10 Ways to Boost Your Practice’s Revenue, to uncover where medical practices are losing money and what physicians can do about it. We discuss the financial metrics every physician should know, including net collection rates, accounts receivable, denials, operating expenses, and patient collections. We also explore some of the most common sources of lost revenue from eligibility verification and prior authorizations to coding, documentation, and uncollected patient balances. Dr. Signorelli explains why a practice can be extremely busy yet still be financially unhealthy, what physicians should look for in their monthly billing reports, and why understanding denials can even give employed physicians greater insight into the financial value of their work. We also discuss whether billing should be in-house or outsourced, how staffing and workplace culture affect profitability, and the growing role of AI in medical billing and coding—including why human oversight remains essential. Finally, Dr. Signorelli shares three areas physicians can examine immediately to improve their practice revenue: eligibility, patient collections, and financial metrics. Question for our audience: If you own or manage a medical practice, which area do you think causes the most lost revenue? A. Billing, coding, and denials B. Eligibility, prior authorizations, and patient collections Share your answer in the comments! #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #MedicalPractice #PhysicianEntrepreneur #HealthcareBusiness #MedicalBilling #RevenueCycleManagement #PracticeManagement #HealthcareFinance #PhysicianLeadership #MedicalCoding #PriorAuthorization #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinHealthcare #PrivatePractice #Physicians #Healthcare #PracticeProfitability #NetRevMD #HeatherSignorelli #subscribe On all podcast apps and on YouTube @thelebanesephysicianspodcast

  2. 6d ago

    LGBTQ+ Healthcare Abroad: Finding Safe Care, Acceptance & Belonging | Dr. Diaa Al-Jamali

    What happens when you move to a new country and don’t know where, or whether, you can find healthcare where you feel safe, respected, and understood? In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Dr. Diaa El-Jamali, physician and founder of Lasso Health, about navigating LGBTQ+ healthcare abroad. We discuss his practical guide to LGBTQ+ healthcare in Romania and what students, expats, and travelers should know before arriving in a new country. But our conversation goes much deeper. Dr. El-Jamali shares the powerful story of a 16-year-old psychiatric patient whose behavior changed dramatically after learning that his father still accepted and loved him a case that shaped Dr. Al-Jamali’s understanding of rejection, belonging, minority stress, and mental health. We also explore how to identify LGBTQ+-friendly physicians and clinics, why sexual orientation should never replace individualized clinical assessment, the role of community organizations, and how parents can respond when a child shares that they may be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. For anyone moving abroad, Dr. El-Jamali leaves us with three practical priorities: know the healthcare basics, find one healthcare professional you can trust, and find your community. Question for our audience: When someone shares their sexual orientation or gender identity with a parent or healthcare professional, what matters most in that first response, acceptance, listening, education, or reassurance? Share your thoughts in the comments. #LGBTQ #LGBTQHealth #InclusiveHealthcare #MentalHealth #HealthcareEquity #LGBTQYouth #MinorityStress #Acceptance #Belonging #HealthcareAbroad #Romania #Lebanon #LebaneseDiaspora #MedicalEducation #Physicians #Telemedicine #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast #Podcast #subscribe

  3. Sep 19

    Could We Recognize It Before It’s Too Late? Postpartum Depression & Psychosis

    When do the “baby blues” become something more serious—and what warning signs should families and clinicians never ignore? In this important conversation, we’re joined by Dr. Myriam Ferzli, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in Northern Virginia; Dr. Elias Ghoussoub and Dr. Farid Talih, psychiatrists at the American University of Beirut; and Dr. Joseph El-Khoury, founder and CEO of The Valens Clinic in Dubai. Together, we explore postpartum depression and psychosis, early warning signs, sleep deprivation, bipolar disorder, screening gaps, stigma, treatment, and the crucial role of partners, families, OB-GYNs, pediatricians, and mental health professionals. Most importantly: Can we recognize the warning signs early enough to intervene before a psychiatric emergency, and do so without stigmatizing mothers who need help? #PostpartumDepression #PostpartumPsychosis #MaternalMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Postpartum #Motherhood #WomensHealth #Psychiatry #OBGYN #Pregnancy #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #NewMoms #Healthcare #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #Subscribe   Which postpartum mental health warning sign do you think families are most likely to miss? Severe or persistent sadness Inability to sleep even when given the chance Unusual energy, agitation, or behavior Paranoia, confusion, or unusual beliefs On YouTube @thelebanesephysicianspodcast and on all podcast apps

  4. Sep 13

    Disaster Diaries: Stories of Humanity from the Front Lines | Dr. Jamla Rizek

    What happens to the people behind the statistics when disaster strikes? In this powerful conversation, disaster and emergency nurse Dr. Jamla Rizek shares unforgettable stories from more than 20 disaster-response missions and her book Disaster Diaries. From caring for children after unimaginable trauma to working with refugees and communities displaced by disasters, she explores the human side of emergency medicine and why patients should never become just numbers. We discuss compassion in crisis, the psychological toll on healthcare workers, refugee and pediatric disaster preparedness, and why truly helping someone begins with understanding what they actually need. Above all, this episode is a reminder that behind every casualty number is a person, a family, and a story worth remembering. #DisasterDiaries #DisasterMedicine #EmergencyMedicine #Nursing #DisasterNursing #HumanitarianAid #HealthcareHeroes #RefugeeHealth #MentalHealth #EmergencyNursing #Podcast #HealthcarePodcast On YouTube @thelebanesephysicianspodcast

  5. Sep 5

    Breaking the Stigma: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Health Equity in Lebanon | The LebMASH Story

    What happens when stigma and discrimination become barriers to healthcare? In this powerful episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, Dr. Sarah Abboud, Dr. Zavi Lakissian, and Dr. Claude Chidiac share the story of LebMASH (Lebanese Medical Association for Sexual Health) and its work to transform LGBTQ+ healthcare in Lebanon. We explore discrimination within the healthcare system, gaps in medical education, conversion practices, culturally informed care, and how research, advocacy, and education are helping move Lebanon toward a more equitable healthcare system. ▶️ Watch the full conversation to hear how Lebanese healthcare professionals are challenging stigma and working to ensure that every patient can receive safe, respectful, evidence-based care. 💬 Join the conversation: What changes do you think healthcare systems need to make to ensure equitable care for every patient? 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode to help bring important conversations about health equity to a wider audience. #LebMASH #LGBTQHealth #HealthEquity #Lebanon #LGBTQHealthcare #MedicalEducation #Healthcare #InclusiveHealthcare #LebanesePhysicians #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast On YouTube @thelebanesephysicianspodcast

  6. Aug 30

    From Lebanon to the World: ILMA USA & the Power of the Medical Diaspora

    How can Lebanon’s “brain drain” become a powerful global brain network? In this special episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I discuss with leaders from ILMA USA the growing Lebanese medical diaspora, mentorship and research opportunities, supporting the next generation of physicians, and how Lebanese healthcare professionals around the world can make a lasting impact both in Lebanon and their local communities. We also preview ILMA USA’s first major North American conference in Washington, DC, bringing together healthcare leaders to explore AI in medicine, global health, medical education, mentorship, and the future of Lebanon’s healthcare system. #LebanesePhysicians #ELMAUSA #LebaneseDiaspora #MedicalDiaspora #Lebanon #Healthcare #Medicine #PhysicianLeadership #MedicalEducation #Mentorship #GlobalHealth #AIinMedicine #LebaneseDoctors #HealthcareLeadership #TheLebanesePhysiciansPodcast Consider joining ILMA USA as a member on ILMAUSA.org You can also register for the upcoming ILMA USA North America Conference on this website. The date is Saturday September 26, 2026 and it will feature prominent speaks on Academic healthcare, future of US healthcare, global health, AI, and many other topics. The ILMA gala at the Four Seasons Hotel in DC is also that night. ILMA USA is a 501(c)(3) organization ‪@thelebanesephysicianspodcast‬

  7. Aug 23

    The Future of AI in Healthcare: What Every Physician Needs to Know | Carter Abdullah

    How will AI transform the way physicians practice medicine?   In this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with Carter Abdullah, an AI engineer and developer of Brev.dev, about the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in healthcare. We discuss how AI can reduce repetitive physician tasks, improve clinical workflows, accelerate drug discovery, support personalized medicine, and transform fields such as radiology and surgery. We also explore AI agents, specialized medical models, privacy, robotics, and what hospitals could look like by 2035. Most importantly, we discuss why AI may not replace physicians, but could dramatically change how physicians work. #AIinHealthcare #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfMedicine #HealthcareAI #DigitalHealth #MedicalAI #NVIDIA #HealthTech #MedicalInnovation #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #subscribe On YouTube @thelebanesephysicianspodcast and on all podcast apps

  8. Aug 16

    The AI-Powered Dental Practice: How AI Is Transforming Dentistry | Fadi Abboud

    How will AI change the future of dentistry? n this episode of The Lebanese Physicians Podcast, I speak with dentist and entrepreneur Fadi Abboud, founder of Eolocus, about how AI is transforming dental practices from patient retention and scheduling to practice efficiency, automation, and robotics. We also explore what the AI-powered dental office could look like in five years—and why the human connection will remain essential. #AI #Dentistry #AIDentistry #DentalTechnology #HealthcareAI #DigitalDentistry #FutureOfDentistry #DentalInnovation #FadiAbboud #LebanesePhysiciansPodcast #subscribe On YouTube @thelebanesephysicianspodcast and on all podcast apps

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Given the current events in Lebanon, Lebanese physicians working there have been in the news extensively lately. Some have chosen to leave in search of a more stable life; some have chosen to stay, and some have chosen not to move back to Lebanon in the first place. We will interview Lebanese physicians working in Lebanon and beyond to get their opinions about the events taking place in Lebanon, the future of medicine in Lebanon, and the role Lebanese physicians play worldwide in their respective fields, and their connections to their home county. We will highlight success stories, stories that were not so successful, and everything in between. Medical students, physicians-in-training, and attending physicians at different points in their careers will be interviewed. We hope you will find this podcast beneficial and exciting!

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  • Creator
    Khalil Diab
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    184
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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    The Lebanese Physicians' Podcast